[wp_ad_camp_2]People often ask for my advice on what breed of gundog they should choose for their first puppy. Mostly, they don’t want my advice. They just want confirmation that the Large … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Classical conditioning in a nutshell for gundog trainers
Made famous by Pavlov's dogs, classical conditioning is the process whereby two events become so closely associated that one predicts the other. This article is part of a series on clicker … [Read more...]
Hip Dysplasia and the Working Gundog
Working gundogs need to be fit. To run long distances, jump hedges and trample through the rough and tangled undergrowth, good health is a must. Gundogs have been carefully bred for a specific … [Read more...]
The Italian Spinone
Italian Spinones are one of the lesser-known gundog breeds. But have a special place in the hearts of their owners. Kind tempered but very hard working, these beautiful dogs have been brought … [Read more...]
The Working Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniels are very popular dogs. There are two distinct types of Cocker Spaniel in the UK, and they are really quite different. People who are interested in field sports will be most … [Read more...]